The former Nebraska cornerback, now with the Patriots, is charged with third-degree felony assault on an officer, misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor resisting arrest. The charges carry maximum punishments of up to seven years in jail and $12,000 in fines.

As bars in the area of 14th and O Streets were letting out for the night, Dennard, who reportedly was out with friends and family celebrating the upcoming NFL draft, allegedly dropped his shoulder into college student Ben Samani as they were crossing the street in opposite directions, then punched him.

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